Kenneth

Diablo
Smith

Black male, 49 years old. Height: 5’7” Weight: 171 lbs.

Hair: Shaven Eyes: Brown
Residence: 821 Golden State Avenue (Park Motel)

This is meant to inform the community that KENNETH DIABLO SMITH, who is a
registered sexual offender, has moved from the County of Kern and has registered at the
Park Motel, 821 Golden State Avenue in the City of Bakersfield. KENNETH SMITH has
been identified as a “SERIOUS OFFENDER” by the Bakersfield Police Department as a
result of a conviction for Rape with Force.

KENNETH SMITH was convicted in 1995 of raping a woman at knifepoint in the

Sacramento area and was subsequently sentenced to state prison. He was released from
custody on 8/29/09. On 9/11/09 he registered at the above listed address in the City of
Bakersfield. KENNETH SMITH is not currently on parole or probation. He is not
wanted by law enforcement.
THIS INFORMATION IS BEING RELEASED PURSUANT TO MEGAN’S LAW (LISTED WITHIN CALIFORNIA PENAL
CODE SECTION 290), WHICH AUTHORIZES LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO INFORM THE PUBLIC WHEN THE
RELEASE OF INFORMATION WILL ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROTECTION. THE PREVIOUS CRIMINAL
HISTORY OF THE INDIVIDUAL NAMED IN THIS NOTIFICATION PLACES THEM IN A CLASSIFICATION LEVEL WHICH
REFLECTS THE POTENTIAL TO REOFFEND. THE PURPOSE OF THE RELEASE OF THIS INFORMATION IS TO ALLOW
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN FROM SEX OFFENDERS.

IT IS ILLEGAL TO USE INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THIS BULLETIN TO COMMIT A CRIME AGAINST A
REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER OR TO ENGAGE IN ILLEGAL DISCRIMINATION OR HARASSMENT AGAINST A
REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER. A PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO USE THIS INFORMATION ONLY TO PROTECT
THEMSELVES OR A CHILD AT RISK. PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL USE OF THIS INFORMATION ARE LISTED IN
CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE SECTION 290.4

ANYONE OBSERVING THIS SUBJECT ACTING IN A SUSPICIOUS MANNER

SHOULD IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT, 327-7111.